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In simple interest rate per annum a certain sum amounts to Rs. 5,182 in 2 years and Rs. 5,832 in 3 years. The principal in rupees is ?

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(A) Rs. 2882
(B) Rs. 5000
(C) Rs. 3882
(D) Rs. 4000
In simple interest rate per annum a certain sum amounts to Rs. 5,182 in 2 years and Rs. 5,832 in 3 years. The principal in rupees is ?

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  1. This answer was edited.
    Correct answer: (C) Rs. 3882
    Explanation:

    The interest for 1 year = Rs. 5,832 – Rs. 5,182 = Rs. 650.

    Since the interest for 1 year is Rs. 650, for 2 years, the total interest is 650×2=Rs.1,300650 \times 2 = Rs. 1,300. Now, the principal = Rs. 5,182 – Rs. 1,300 = Rs. 3,882.

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